Director, Marine Science & Coastal Governance

Rare; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare seeks a Director of Science and Marine Governance to lead its science team and oversee budgeting, donor reporting, and staff management in the Philippines. You will act as the key science expert for marine spatial design and fisheries program design, shaping research across the program.

In this senior role, you will publish findings, present at conferences, and build relationships with academic institutions while guiding the Fish Forever-scale strategy and Applied Science Community of

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Fisheries; population dynamics preferred.
• Advanced degree in related field with strong research background.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, donors, and teams in a distributed program.

Responsibilities

• Lead science team including budgeting, donor reporting, and personnel management.
• Serve as science expert for marine spatial design and fisheries program design.
• Represent Rare with national and local partners; build strategic relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Donor reporting

Staff management

Marine spatial planning

Fisheries program design

Communication skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree in Fisheries

PhD in Fisheries (preferred)

Socio-Ecological Systems thinking

Marine Biology or Social Sciences

Job description

Rare seeks a Director of Science and Marine Governance to lead its science team and oversee budgeting, donor reporting, and staff management in the Philippines. You will act as the key science expert for marine spatial design and fisheries program design, shaping research across the program.

In this senior role, you will publish findings, present at conferences, and build relationships with academic institutions while guiding the Fish Forever-scale strategy and Applied Science Community of